Chronic Illness News
November 20, 2024
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Nov. 20, 2024 — Children living in war-torn countries not only suffer from poor mental health outcomes, but war may cause adverse biological changes at the DNA level, which could have lifelong health impacts, according to a ground-breaking ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review and meta-analysis found that cardiorespiratory ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Defining cerebral palsy only as a childhood condition fails to acknowledge the many adults living with the ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A recently published study found that a tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments for the cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's disease ...
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Nov. 14, 2024 — Researchers have found a potential method to slow heart failure progression. They fed mice a diet high in soybean protein, which influenced gut ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. nearly doubled from 1999 to 2020. The sharpest spike occurred among 25- to 34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55 to 64 had the highest rates. ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions ...
Nov. 15, 2024 — Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks of ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Researchers have identified a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases -- two rare, often fatal lysosomal storage disorders that cause progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — A research team reported recently that heart muscle cells grown from induced pluripotent stem cells can integrate into the hearts of monkeys with a ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — The aging and failure of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to other organs, a study ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Researchers have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Loneliness and cognitive performance were related in the short term for older adults, according to a new ...
Earlier Headlines
Nov. 14, 2024 — Researchers have demonstrated that inebilizumab reduced the risk of symptoms by 87 percent in patients with the rare affliction known as immunoglobulin G4-related disease ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — A new scientific statement highlights new clinical data related to diagnosis, risk classification and treatment, emphasizing the need for tailored management ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Researchers have identified a potential biomarker of Parkinson's disease progression. According to the new study, patients with a slow progression of the pathology would have a significant ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a new ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — Fear of another heart attack was a significant ongoing contributor to how heart attack survivors perceive their health, according to a study. While anxiety and depression are recognized as common ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — A new study finds that seniors who tend to mirror other people's feelings are more likely to show signs of being anxious or depressed ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — Researchers identify a key pathway leading to neurodegeneration in early stages of ALS, hinting at the potential for short-circuiting the progression of the fatal disease if diagnosed ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — A new study has assessed TB infection and active TB disease during children's first decade of life in high-burden settings. The new results found that there was a consistently high rate of ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research ...
Nov. 7, 2024 — One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment among patients seen at Federally Qualified Health Centers, has found that it is ubiquitous, especially ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — New collaborative research has shown that using a fan in hot and humid weather reduces cardiac strain in older people, contradicting recommendations from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — The CRISPR tool is capable of repairing the genetic defect responsible for the immune disease chronic granulomatous disease. However, researchers have now shown that there is a risk of inadvertently ...
Nov. 5, 2024 — Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. New research adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of considering the ...
Nov. 5, 2024 — Researchers employed analysis tools and machine learning algorithms to identify two genes linked to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis that could serve as diagnostic tools and potential targets ...
Nov. 4, 2024 — Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Thankfully, researchers have identified some of ...
Nov. 1, 2024 — Researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment ...
Nov. 1, 2024 — A team of researchers has uncovered a groundbreaking mechanism in the formation of harmful protein aggregates that lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's Disease. The team, led ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — Children who experienced sugar restrictions during their first 1,000 days after conception had up to 35% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes and as much as 20% less risk of hypertension as ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — CBT for insomnia significantly reduces postpartum depression symptoms, directly and indirectly, by improving mood and alleviating insomnia throughout ...
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Researchers Identify a Potential Biomarker of Parkinson's Disease Progression
- Researchers Suggest Stress Hormones Explain How Obesity Causes Diabetes
Monday, November 11, 2024
- Fear of Another Heart Attack May Be a Major Source of Ongoing Stress for Survivors
- 'Emotional Contagion' A Factor in Seniors' Mental Health
- Asthma May Place Children at Risk of Memory Difficulties
Friday, November 8, 2024
- Key Pathway Leading to Neurodegeneration in Early Stages of ALS Identified
- 10 Percent of Children in High-Burden Tuberculosis Settings May Develop the Disease by Age 10
- Signals from the Gut Could Transform Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
- Use of 'genetic Scissors' Carries Risks
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- What's Overweight Enough for Lower Disability After Stroke?
- Two Key Genes Identified Linking Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis
Monday, November 4, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
- Research Shows Therapeutic Virtual Yoga Program Can Be Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain
- Scientists Discover Key to Preventing Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's and Related Disorders
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Restricting Sugar Consumption in Utero and in Early Childhood Significantly Reduces Risk of Midlife Chronic Disease, Study Finds
- Sleeping for 2: Insomnia Therapy Reduces Postpartum Depression, Study Shows
- Long COVID Inflammation Damages the Heart, Study Finds
- Sleep Apnea Contributes to Dementia in Older Adults, Especially Women
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Costs Still on the Rise for Drugs for Neurological Diseases
- Low-Level Lead Poisoning Is Still Pervasive in the US and Globally
- Taking Five or More Medications Daily Can Negatively Impact Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias
- Discovery Illuminates How Sleeping Sickness Parasite Outsmarts Immune Response
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Monday, October 28, 2024
- RSV Vaccines Effective, but More People Need to Get Them
- Genomic Variants That Increase Risk of Kidney Disease Are Found in Nearly One-Third of West Africans
Friday, October 25, 2024
- Professional Ice Hockey: Depressive Symptoms and Burnout Linked to More Concussions
- 'The Way to a Man's Heart Disease': Can Social Expectations of Masculinity Be Bad for Cardiovascular Health?
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- New Precision Medicine Approach Helps Detect Subgroups of People With Obesity at High Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease
- Chronic Pain Can Be Predicted Within Three Days of an Injury
- Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drug May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024
- Ancient Viral DNA in the Human Genome Linked to Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Friday, October 18, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Study Shows That Rett Syndrome in Females Is Not Just Less Severe, but Different
- Big Data, Real World, Multi-State Study Finds RSV Vaccine Highly Effective in Protecting Older Adults Against Severe Disease, Hospitalization and Death
- A New Era of Treating Neurological Diseases at the Blood-Brain-Immune Interface
- Standing More May Not Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Could Increase Circulatory Disease, Research Finds
- Researchers Help Redefine Core Microbiome, Opening New Chapter in Precision Health
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Monday, October 14, 2024
Friday, October 11, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Maternal Exercise During Pregnancy May Protect the Child Against Asthma
- Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Heart Disease Linked to Cognitive Impairment
- New Research Identifies Key Mental Health Risk Factors for Children After Trauma
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- COVID-19 Infection Appeared to Increase Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Up to 3 Years Later
- Having a Sweet Tooth Is Linked to Higher Risk of Depression, Diabetes, and Stroke, Study Finds
- A Novel Approach to Combat Fatty Liver Disease
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Hip Osteoarthritis: Head Gets in the Way of Recovery, Study Suggests
- Mental Health App Could Help Prevent Depression in Young People at High Risk
- Rates of a Tick-Borne Parasitic Disease Are on the Rise
- Ultra-Powered MRI Scans Show Damage to Brain's 'control Center' Is Behind Long-Lasting COVID-19 Symptoms
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- New Risk Scoring System to Account for Role of Chronic Illness in Post-Surgery Mortality
- New Cardiovascular Disease Risk Marker Discovered in Older Women
- Chronic Pain Patients Are More Supportive of Cannabis Access Than Doctors
- Clinical Trial Shows Synthetic Cannabis Reduces Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
- New Study Finds a Promising Combined Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
- One in Three Americans Has a Dysfunctional Metabolism, but Intermittent Fasting Could Help
- Presence of Subclinical Atherosclerosis Is Marker of Mortality and Its Progression Increases Risk of Death
Friday, September 27, 2024
- Researchers Discover What Hinders DNA Repair in Patients With Huntington's Disease
- Babies Born After Fertility Treatment Have Higher Risk of Heart Defects, Study Suggests
Thursday, September 26, 2024
- 'Weekend Warrior' Physical Activity May Help Protect Against More Than 200 Diseases
- People With Unmedicated Mental Illness Are Less Likely to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19, Swedish Study Finds
- Unlocking the Energy Crisis in Parkinson's: New Findings Offer Hope for Future Treatment
- Signs of Developing Asthma Are Evident in the First Year of Life
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Study Finds Certain MS Therapies May Not Slow Disability Progression
- When a Child Hurts, Validating Their Pain May Be the Best First Aid
- Researchers Establish Stem Cell Repository Focused on Centenarians
- Growing Divide: Rural Men Are Living Shorter, Less Healthy Lives Than Their Urban Counterparts
- Measure of Body Roundness May Help to Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- Specially Designed Video Games May Benefit Mental Health of Children and Teenagers
- Common Brain Network Detected Among Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury Could Protect Against PTSD
Monday, September 23, 2024
- The Heart of the Question: Who Can Get Medicare-Covered Weight Loss Medicine?
- Study of Former NFL Players Finds 1 in 3 Believe They Have CTE
Friday, September 20, 2024
- Fever Drives Enhanced Activity, Mitochondrial Damage in Immune Cells
- A Simple Blood Test Warns of Possible Cardiometabolic Complications for Children With Obesity
- New Blood Test Could Be an Early Warning for Child Diabetes
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Unhealthy Behaviors Contribute to More Coronary Artery Disease Deaths in the Poor
- Genetic Risk-Factor Overlap Between Alzheimer's Disease, and All-Cause and Vascular Dementias
- Researchers Identify Potential New Strategy to Slow the Development of Liver Fibrosis
- Getting to the Root of the Problem: Intensive Diabetes Treatment Reduces Gum Disease Inflammation
Monday, September 16, 2024
- Beyond Labels: A New Framework for Neurodiversity and Mental Health
- New Study Links Neighborhood Food Access to Child Obesity Risk
Friday, September 13, 2024
- Key Factors That Impact Long-Term Weight Loss in Patients Prescribed GLP-1 RA Medications
- Babies Born to Women Consuming a High Fat, Sugary Diet at Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes in Later Life
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Lifestyle Intervention from Childhood to Adolescence Affects Metabolism Even Years Later
- New Method Predicts Worsening of Chronic Kidney Disease
- No Benefits from 24-Hour Compared With 15-Hour Oxygen Therapy
- Wildfire Smoke Exposure Boost Risk of Mental Illness in Youth, Study Suggests